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Clayton C. Anderson - The Ordinary Spaceman™

9 months

This book is AMAZING! Loved by young and old and all in between, it's a great gift idea, anytime! ⁦ @SleepingBearBks ⁩ #IrisAmaya #Illustrator #SoYouWantToBeAnAstronaut

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Clayton C. Anderson - The Ordinary Spaceman™

@Astro_Clay

3 years

#Fifteen #TheOrdinarySpaceman ™️ #Nebrastronaut ™️

World of Engineering

@engineers_feed

3 years

A NASA engineer named Clayton Anderson spent 15 years trying to become an astronaut, being rejected 14 times before finally being selected in 1998.

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@Astro_Clay

2 years

I didn't become an astronaut by accident. It took years of hard work, perseverance, and determination (I was rejected 15 times), but I stuck with it. Dreams don't work - unless you do.

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5 years

Meant something to me too..., it "reps" the greatest state/people in our Nation!

Nebraska Football

@HuskerFootball

5 years

"Growing up the N always meant something to me. When I was deployed, you better believe, even if the game was at 1 or 2 am, it didn’t matter. I wanted to watch the Huskers play." #GBR | #OperationHatTrick

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@Astro_Clay

3 years

I believe a fellow named Yuri Gagarin was Astronaut/Cosmonaut 001…

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@Astro_Clay

7 years

Congrats @BarackObama and Michelle! My beautiful bride and I are also celebrating #25YearsAnniversary in November! @astronuts4

Michelle Obama

@MichelleObama

7 years

Happy 25th anniversary @barackobama . A quarter of a century later, you're still my best friend & the most extraordinary man I know. I 💕 you.

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@Astro_Clay

1 year

The N’s were given to me by Coach Osborne, specifically to take into space. They were used in various ways. One was “on” me for all 6 of my spacewalks! Now some have “come home,” and now you know! #GoBigRed #ILoveNebraska #Nebrastronaut ™️

Nebraska Huskers

@Huskers

1 year

Out of this world! @Astro_Clay just stopped by Memorial Stadium with a special gift: @HuskerFBNation helmet 'N' stickers from SPACE The stickers spent 152 days in orbit at the International Space Station back in 2007 and now reside on a helmet in our north stadium lobby!

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@Astro_Clay

9 years

#OutBoastKanye I've been to space... for real!

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@Astro_Clay

1 year

I guess this one…

Adobe Lightroom

@Lightroom

1 year

one photo that makes you go "i did that"

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@Astro_Clay

4 years

Astronaut Bruce McCandless died 3 years ago today, but he continues inspiring millions of people with one of NASA's most iconic shots.

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@Astro_Clay

6 years

Senator @TedCruz has an idea on how to fund President @realDonaldTrump 's proposed border wall... Make El Chapo pay for it! Join the fight -->

TWEET IT OUT!

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@Astro_Clay

4 years

Happy Birthday #ValentinaTereshkova ..., #RussianCosmonaut 84 today! First woman in space. #WomansHistoryMonth #Vostok6

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@Astro_Clay

7 years

This clip does NOT make me proud of my home state. Pls fix this @UNLincoln . Nebraska's Astronaut sprts Constitution/Conservative Principles.

Tomi Lahren

@TomiLahren

7 years

Freedom and limited government now deemed propaganda at UNL? Wow.

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@Astro_Clay

11 months

#RIP my friend..., I continue to stand on the shoulders of humans like you..., the shoulders of giants.

Armstrong Air & Space Museum

@ArmstrongSpace

11 months

The world has lost another Apollo era legend. Ken Mattingly, the Apollo 16 and Shuttle astronaut left us on October 31. Ken’s contributions to the field of spaceflight were nothing short of extraordinary. Our most sincere condolences go out to his friends and family.

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@Astro_Clay

6 years

WATCH: If @BetoORourke ’s own El Paso constituents couldn’t trust him then, why would the rest of Texas trust him now? I choose @tedcruz for #TXSen ! #ChooseCruz

Click to tweet!

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@Astro_Clay

3 years

Today in 07 I woke up to this beautiful view. I would eat a small breakfast, pull on my diaper, bid my family and planet Earth farewell, & get strapped in on top of that rocket. On a wonderfully clear, calm Florida afternoon, I blasted off to space as part of the STS-117 crew

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@Astro_Clay

5 years

I strongly #BackTheBlue

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@Astro_Clay

7 years

#NationalAstronautDay is not about astronauts... it's about inspiring you to chase your dreams. #Inspiration May 5th, 2017.

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@Astro_Clay

1 year

Wishing @HuskerFootball an out-of-this-world season! #GoBigRed #Huskers @Nebraska247 @BR_Cornhuskers @GitRDoneLarry @CornhuskersWire @adamcarriker94 @HuskerManagers @Nebraska @HuskerFBRecruit @GoBigRedCast

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@Astro_Clay

27 days

If memory serves, Greg Sharpe’s calls of @HuskerFootball reached the #ISS a few times in 2007! Thank you sir, for “bringing me home!” #GoBigRed

Big Ten Football

@B1Gfootball

27 days

Today's the day. Greg Sharpe has had August 31 circled since his cancer diagnosis in April. @BTNJourney profiles the legendary voice of the @Huskers ' path to the booth for @HuskerFootball 's season opener.

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@Astro_Clay

9 months

Maybe not at Christmas, but I “hear ya…!” #GBR

Active Duty Husker

@HuskerGI

9 months

Wife: When you were a kid did your family take Christmas themed pictures for Christmas cards? Me: Something like that

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@Astro_Clay

6 months

26 years ago, after 15 tries and 14 disappointments, I was finally selected as an NASA astronaut!

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@Astro_Clay

4 years

Keep 'em comin' @RexChapman ! More of this internet!

Rex Chapman🏇🏼

@RexChapman

4 years

Grandparents, bruh...

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@Astro_Clay

11 months

And with each difficult loss, THIS #Astronaut will say, “Thank you for leading the way. I stand on the shoulders of giants…, true giants.” #RIP #FrankBorman

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@pilliarscreatio

11 months

The hero factory is closing. Only Lovell and Stafford are left.

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@Astro_Clay

5 years

Hmmmmm...

Chris Williams

@ChrisMWilliams

5 years

The guest picker needs to be associated strictly with Iowa State University. Period. Please respect my decision.

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@Astro_Clay

11 months

Happy Birthday Freddo!!

ＣＯＮＴＡＣＴＬＩＧＨＴ。 ◯ *・

@contactlight69

11 months

Please join us in extending warm birthday wishes to #Apollo13 Lunar Module Pilot, Astronaut Fred Haise, born #OTD , November 14, 1933. #happybirthday Fredo!

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@Astro_Clay

6 years

#IStand with @tedcruz for the veterans like Tim Lee who lost both his legs fighting in South Vietnam. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Tweet #IStand if you're proud to stand, too! #TXSen

Tweet #IStand Now!

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@Astro_Clay

7 years

Talk about your "legacy graduation!" 1983 and 2017, in front of the same tree and ISU's Hilton Coliseum. Tree's a bit bigger, but the photos tell the story! @isufoundation @IowaStateU

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@Astro_Clay

2 years

Maybe…

John Kraus

@johnkrausphotos

2 years

Tonight’s sunset from 32,000 feet. I have to imagine the view from some 10 or 20 times higher would be pretty spectacular.

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@Astro_Clay

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Jasmine 🌌🔭

@astro_jaz

2 years

TONIGHT IS INTERNATIONAL OBSERVE THE MOON NIGHT SO GO OUTSIDE AND TELL THE MOON SHE’S PRETTY!!!!

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@Astro_Clay

7 years

Is Superman flying around it backwards again?!

SPACE.com

@SPACEdotcom

7 years

Tiny Slowdown in Earth's Rotation Could Unleash Major Earthquakes

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@Astro_Clay

2 months

17 years ago today I had just completed my first spacewalk! Our EVA –extra-vehicular activity-- outside with my Russian Commander Fyodor Yurchikin lasted a whopping 7 hrs and 41 minutes. I was a “passenger” onboard the amazing CanadArm2, cherrypicking at the hands of first-time

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@Astro_Clay

3 years

Landing day 2010, April 20 after 15 successful days in space. I did NOT puke this time! #Discovery #STS131 #TheOrdinarySpaceman ™️

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@Astro_Clay

1 year

54 years ago today humanity took its first step onto the Moon. I was but a lad, yet I remember that historic day so well. The significance of the Moon landing extended far beyond scientific and technological achievements. It served as a symbol of unity and hope during a time of

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@Astro_Clay

5 years

#RIP Dr. Christopher Kraft. You were a true leader for this nation and our world. So glad you were able to witness #Apollo50th ... we felt your presence everywhere. #Godspeed and thank you.

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@Astro_Clay

4 years

@engineers_feed I'd drink it!

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@Astro_Clay

5 months

One of the biggest misconceptions people have about space travel is not realizing just how difficult it is. Movies – and NASA and SpaceX-- make space travel seem easy, but it is anything but. The things we are doing in space today…, sending astronauts to the space station,

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@Astro_Clay

2 months

You might not think so, but performing a spacewalk is an exhausting task, both physically and mentally. Spacesuits are pressurized, like a balloon, so every move is a fight to push against the pressure and bulkiness of the suit, particularly when using your hands. Spacewalking

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@Astro_Clay

7 years

Just learned of the passing of astronaut John Young. So honored to have been able to learn from his experience. A true American hero. #RIPJohnYoung

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@Astro_Clay

3 years

Today marks 21 years of continuous human presence on the International @Space_Station . I am honored and so privileged to have played a small role in what has become the most successful international partnership in human history.

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@Astro_Clay

4 years

@AnnCoulter Hey @AnnCoulter I know you are WAAAAYYYY too smart to vote for Kamala/Biden ticket.

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@Astro_Clay

3 months

What a great memory with the #STS120 crew. @Astro_Wheels and I had some great laughs!

Chris Bergin - NSF

@NASASpaceflight

4 years

Landing Special for #ShuttleSunday STS-120 - Shuttle Discovery - her 34th mission. Opens with this unique photo. Shuttle Discovery out of the HAC and through the low clouds for final approach and landing at SLF Runway 33. 📷United Space Alliance (USA) engineer.

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@Astro_Clay

7 months

What is the most severe injury to have ever happened to astronauts on the ISS? I don't know if you can qualify the inability to urinate as a "severe injury," but to my knowledge that is the most serious thing I can think of as having occurred in space. Upon reaching orbit, it

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@Astro_Clay

6 months

This week in 2010, I was onboard Space Shuttle Discovery as it took off for the program’s final night launch and its longest flight ever. Check out our mission poster. What character would I be?

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@Astro_Clay

4 years

Beautiful shot Antonio. Here's mine from ISS. Folks can see our perspectives are pretty similar. #TheOrdinarySpaceman ™️

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@Astro_Clay

3 years

I choose to not waste my time with you... that's all. You do you, I'll make my own life choices thank you!

RadioKate

@RadioKate

3 years

@Astro_Clay Since it’s about the science, it seems a shame you can’t find any to back up what you’re saying. 🤷‍♀️

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@Astro_Clay

8 years

@HuskerFBNation My pic's pretty good too...

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@Astro_Clay

5 years

Still waiting for a call from @ESPN @CollegeGameDay ... @CycloneFB

Brian Powers

@bpowersphoto

5 years

#CollegeGameDay setup has begun at #IowaState .

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@Astro_Clay

5 years

He was loyal til the end... #RIP Cosmos, the Wonder Dog!

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@Astro_Clay

4 years

More of this #Internet ! Keep ‘em comin’ @RexChapman !

Rex Chapman🏇🏼

@RexChapman

4 years

This. Dads, bruh...

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@Astro_Clay

3 years

Hey @WilliamShatner ... give me a holler if you need any space advice! Oh, and I know a guy w/experience... ;0) #Godspeed my friend!

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@Astro_Clay

2 years

For Space Helmet Reflection Saturday, here's an @Astro_Clay work... maybe slightly less classy as the amazing Pat Rawlings, but an original, nonetheless! #TheOrdinarySpaceman ™️ #Nebrastronaut ™️

70s Sci-Fi Art 👽🌌

@70sscifi

2 years

Space Helmet Reflection Saturday salutes you. Here’s a 1989 Pat Rawlings work. Thanks to @borgposting for this one.

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@Astro_Clay

4 years

Happy New Year World! May 2021 bring you everything you need and desire. #SpaceisCoolAgain

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@Astro_Clay

2 years

Nope… with much respect…

Curiosity

@MAstronomers

2 years

Best Selfie ever! by Japanese astronaut Akihiko Hoshide.

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@Astro_Clay

1 year

True dat! Thanks for the shout out! #TheOrdinarySpaceman ™️

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@engineers_feed

1 year

NASA engineer named Clayton Anderson spent 15 years trying to become an astronaut, being rejected 14 times before finally being selected in 1998.

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@Astro_Clay

3 years

One of THE most favorite—and important— parts of the job for me. #TheOrdinarySpaceman ™️ #Nebrastronaut ™️

Chris Bergin - NSF

@NASASpaceflight

3 years

This is more important than some folk may appreciate. Shuttle astros would often visit the OPFs (Orbiter Processing Facilities) to talk to the Shuttle engineers. The same happens with SpaceX Crew Dragons. A tradition, but reminds the engineers what they are fighting for.

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@Astro_Clay

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Does NASA have a plan for an astronaut who goes “rogue” in space? The likelihood of that happening, with all the mental and psychological testing an astronaut goes through, is very slim. But…, anything is possible, I guess. While I don’t recall any training classes that

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@Astro_Clay

4 years

And my friend @WilliamShatner !

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@Astro_Clay

4 months

The 6.2 million gallons of water NBL at the Johnson Space Center, was our training facility for spacewalks. While it IS a great way to practice, there are some big differences that became quite evident to me when I performed my first real spacewalk. First, when oriented upside

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@Astro_Clay

2 years

We still don't know a lot about black holes, but scientists think small black holes formed when the universe began. The size of a black hole can vary from as small as an atom to 'supermassive.' To give you an idea, this is a supermassive black hole (part of S5 0014+81)compared to

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@Astro_Clay

9 years

How's this for a hoverboard!? #BackToTheFuture #TheOrdinarySpaceman @AstroRM

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@Astro_Clay

5 months

Been out for a couple of days…

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@Astro_Clay

9 years

#HumanExperienceIn4Words "Space, the Final Frontier." http://t.co/sgP0ITqLxC

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@Astro_Clay

7 years

Lots of GREAT stuff happening with #TheOrdinarySpaceman ! #AisforAstronaut #ItsaQuestionofSpace

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@Astro_Clay

7 months

Landing a space shuttle was a huge challenge, and though it may have looked similar - it's NOTHING like landing an airplane. In addition to virtual training, NASA decided Shuttle pilots needed real-world training. However, since no such aircraft existed, they had to make

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@Astro_Clay

1 year

Come FLY with us @sac_aero museum in @ashlandNE ..., #WeAREChanging ! #EntertainEducateInspire

Drone Soccer at SAC museum teaches kids a new game with STEM skills

Drone Soccer teaches kids a new high-tech game that incorporates many skills that will help them find careers in STEM.

www.3newsnow.com

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@Astro_Clay

4 years

Internet... much more of THIS! #Hilarious

Rex Chapman🏇🏼

@RexChapman

4 years

Little Lady already knows what she likes...

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@Astro_Clay

8 months

Found a new crewmate today! @SpaceCenterHou

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@Astro_Clay

3 years

For those that truly know this man @GitRDoneLarry --and his wife-- we know the size of their hearts, the strength of their faith, and their love for humankind. So very proud to call them friends.

Larry The Cable Guy

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RT @BBakerhooch : ⁦ @GitRDoneLarry ⁩ ⁦ @Madonnarehab ⁩ This place is amazing! Thank you! Since getting here my son has been soooo happy! The staff is incredible!Only surprised by no @Moonpie in the vending machine LOL Thank you! #GBR

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@Astro_Clay

10 years

Patience Young Jedi's... Launching is a complex business.

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@Astro_Clay

3 months

The grand finale of the Space Shuttle Program took place today in 2011 when Shuttle Atlantis launched into space, and this amazing era of spaceflight came to a close. I took my first ride to space on Atlantis in 2007 and you can still see her today enjoying retirement at the

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@Astro_Clay

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Rejection is hard, but it happens to everyone. I never got a rejection letter until I achieved my first interview in year (try) number 13. This one hurt, but it said I was “highly qualified!” I was ready to try again! Knowing solidly what my dream was, I refused to give up.

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This incredible timelapse photo was taken by @Astro_Christina , it's actually 400 photos taken over a span of 11 minutes.

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Big day today in my hometown ⁦ @AshlandNE ⁩ as HS men’s basketball team goes for Class C-1 Championship! #TotalMissionSuccess is the goal, and win or lose I am SO very proud of you! #RaiseTheBar ⁦ @GoBluejays1 ⁩

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@Astro_Clay

8 years

Help me " #SaveTheSuit " for the Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum, @AshlandNE !

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@Astro_Clay

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#GodBlessColumbia I want everyone reading this to understand just how brave the STS-107 crew and their families truly are. Clearly knowing the risks, these seven pioneers moved forward with focused determination and joyful hearts, anticipating the wonders and discoveries they

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@Astro_Clay

1 year

There is NO ONE…, I repeat, NO ONE more proud to be an #American than me. Wearing our flag on my left shoulder meant the world to me. #HappyFourthofJuly !

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10 years

You know, I raised my children to understand that it's NEVER ok to destroy someone's property, no matter the reason. Get a grip #Ferguson

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@Astro_Clay

5 months

Not sure what I paid, but I want to thank all the U S taxpayers who helped me get to space.

National Air and Space Museum

@airandspace

5 months

On this day in 2001, Dennis Tito became the first space tourist, launching aboard Soyuz TM-32 in this Sokol KV-2 spacesuit. Tito paid a reported $20 million for his nearly eight-day spaceflight, which included six days on the International Space Station. #AirSpacePhoto

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You might know that astronauts use tortillas instead of bread in space (for a variety of reasons, mostly to reduce crumbs). But do you know who is responsible for the tortillas we use? You might be surprised that it's Taco Bell. Yep. NASA attempted to make long-lasting

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@Astro_Clay

1 year

Honored to have seen her displayed for the first time… and have her carry me into space. My first bowel movement in zero g… ahhhh, the memories! #Atlantis #STS117

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

@ExploreSpaceKSC

1 year

It's been almost 10 years since Space Shuttle Atlantis opened its doors at the visitor complex. Celebrate this milestone anniversary with us on Thursday, June 29 with in-person panels from veteran NASA astronauts. Submit your questions now using hashtag #Atlantis10

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@Astro_Clay

4 years

@NASA This view’s a bit better...

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@Astro_Clay

5 months

After returning from space after five months on the ISS, I wasn't sure if/when I would get to fly again. But one day –about three years later--I did get the call I had waited for. Usually, your astronaut boss makes the call, but in this case Steve Lindsey asked me to visit him

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@Astro_Clay

3 months

She’s a beauty!

Chad E. Colby

@TheChadColby

3 months

@Astro_Clay your ol’ ride is looking good!

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Clayton C. Anderson - The Ordinary Spaceman™

@Astro_Clay

4 years

For those who wonder about my “loyalty...,” don’t! #GBR #Discovery #Nebrastronaut So proud to be from the great Midwest of the USA!

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@Astro_Clay

3 years

Bummer... only 8 out of 10..., I'll keep working for perfection. After all, I'm #TheOrdinarySpaceman ™️ and #Perseverance is my thing! #Fifteen

Room Rater

@ratemyskyperoom

3 years

A is for Astronaut. We like thick pilasters. Good mix of objects. 8/10 @Astro_Clay

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@Astro_Clay

7 years

Wishing all a great #GoodFriday , regardless of your religious persuasion. A few pics to help get a good start...

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@Astro_Clay

7 years

I LOVE climate! Makes me feel warm, sometimes cool... it's great.

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@Astro_Clay

9 months

I did 7 in a shuttle, and that got cramped…

National Air and Space Museum

@airandspace

9 months

Yes, Frank Borman and Jim Lovell spent 14 days together in this small spacecraft on the Gemini VII mission, which ended on this day in 1965. Could you imagine spending that much time in such a cramped space with another person?

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@Astro_Clay

3 years

It's easy to get consumed with daily life and forget how special our planet is. This famous photo, Earthrise, was taken from the Moon today in 1968 by William “Bill” Anders, and remains one of the most amazing photos of all time.

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@Astro_Clay

2 years

Thanks dad…, for your dedicated service to our GREAT country. #USNavy #GunnersMateSecondClass @AshlandNE #GodBlessAmerica

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@Astro_Clay

1 year

I stand on their shoulders. To me, these are the REAL astronauts. Thanks to them for their courage.

ＣＯＮＴＡＣＴＬＩＧＨＴ。 ◯ *・

@contactlight69

1 year

#OTD April 9 1959 First group of US astronauts announced "The Mercury Seven" Shepard, Grissom, Cooper, Schirra, Slayton, Glenn, Carpenter.

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@Astro_Clay

8 months

Great #Astronaut , but even better #Human . Read how he helped my family when I landed from #ISS . Mom had cancer; he allowed me to be with her one more time before she was gone. Thanks #JerryRoss #TheOrdinarySpaceman ™️

Association of Space Explorers

@ASE_Astronauts

8 months

#HappyBirthday to ASE Life Member Jerry Ross, who flew to space seven times between 1985 and 2002 (STS-61-B, STS-27, STS-37, STS-55, STS-74, STS-88, and STS-110) as part of trips to Mir and the @Space_Station !

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@Astro_Clay

8 months

Godspeed to the members of the Axiom 3 crew ( #Ax3 ), the third private spaceflight to the International Space Station via the partnership between NASA, SpaceX, and Axiom. Flights like this one continue to illustrate the accelerating rise of commercial spaceflight. These

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@Astro_Clay

4 years

Ron... please consider making a toast to #NationalAstronautsDay ... I prefer a nice Cabernet! @GitRDoneLarry

Ron White

@Ron_White

4 years

Hello day drinkers! You know what today is. #MayTheFifthBeWithYou

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@Astro_Clay

3 years

Sorry @michaelmalice , but if I follow this crazy thread, I'd have to say, "I never went to the moon!" ;0) But I'm happy to be FAKE NEWS... #EarthIsFlat